Dr. Szvetelszky Zsuzsanna
social psychologist, network researcher
2026. September 19, 17:00
Relationships, gossip, new beginnings
👀 Whether we admit it or not, most of us enjoy hearing a good piece of gossip. Zsuzsa Szvetelszky, social psychologist, associate professor, corporate communication expert, and gossip researcher, has written an entire book about the phenomenon—which makes her work all the more worth discovering.
💡 At MindFormers, she will explore three defining aspects of our everyday relationships: building connections, the role of informal communication—gossip—and the psychology of starting over. She presents the findings of social psychology research in an accessible way, using personal stories and practical examples. Along the way, she examines how trust is formed, how spoken and unspoken stories shape our communities, and which factors help individuals and communities begin again after experiencing loss.
🗣️ If you are curious about what truly drives human relationships, this is a talk worth adding to your calendar.
Dr. Zsuzsanna Szvetelszky is a social psychologist and network researcher whose work explores social networks, workplace gossip, and modern forms of knowledge and value transfer through both national and international research projects.
As a university lecturer and keynote speaker at corporate events, she presents on various aspects of social behavior. She is a recognized speaker at leading conferences such as Media Hungary, Internet Hungary, Evolution Hungary, Human Hungary, MLBKT, and TEDx Talks, and has received several awards for her presentations, including recognition at ISOFORUM and the Project Management Forum. She is also a sought-after expert frequently featured in both print and electronic media.
Her topics range from everyday social networks and online community behavior to generational dynamics and organizational gossip management, helping audiences better understand the complexities of social interaction in the 21st century.
In addition to publishing six books and dozens of scientific and professional papers, she works as a corporate communications consultant across a wide range of industries, including R&D, energy, banking, FMCG, telecommunications, and manufacturing.
